02
Sep
Young women in North West live with fibroid pain as they wait for treatment for more than a year
Health-e News Young women in North West live with fibroid pain as they wait for treatment for more than a year 25-year old Tiisetso Lekgetho experiences painful periods with heavy…
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17
Jul
Young Limpopo mother: ‘womb removed without my knowledge or consent’
Health-e News Young Limpopo mother: ‘womb removed without my knowledge or consent’ A young Limpopo mother says doctors removed her womb during childbirth surgery without her knowledge or consent, leaving…
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14
Jul
Roodepoort mother speaks about life with a stoma after childbirth complications
Health-e News Roodepoort mother speaks about life with a stoma after childbirth complications A Roodepoort mother is speaking out about life with a stoma after childbirth, saying the condition has…
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06
Jul
Limpopo teen says religious objection at clinic drove her to unsafe abortion
Health-e News Limpopo teen says religious objection at clinic drove her to unsafe abortion Limpopo: An 18-year-old from rural Limpopo says she was denied a legal abortion at a public…
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08
Jun
Birth control shortages leave women in NW and GP fearing unplanned pregnancies
Health-e News Birth control shortages leave women in NW and GP fearing unplanned pregnancies Women in parts of Gauteng have made similar complaints, saying they have experienced shortages of injectables…
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29
May
PCOS VS PMOS: What’s in a name?
Health-e News PCOS VS PMOS: What’s in a name? PCOS causes metabolic dysfunction, and metabolic dysfunction can lead to cardiac issues, cardiac failure and eventual death. This post PCOS VS…
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27
Feb
Major Public Concern Over Safety of Menstrual Products Sold in South Africa
Health-e News Major Public Concern Over Safety of Menstrual Products Sold in South Africa Menstrual products have been at the centre of online conversations this past week, after a study…
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13
Jan
Delayed GBVF Council undermines national plan to end violence against women
Health-e News Delayed GBVF Council undermines national plan to end violence against women President Cyril Ramaphosa declared GBVF as a national disaster ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in November…
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02
Sep
Marathon runner helps fight period poverty in rural Eastern Cape
Health-e News Marathon runner helps fight period poverty in rural Eastern Cape Many learners say they miss school during menstruation due to lack of access to pads and period stigma.…
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19
Aug
Despite the risks, some pregnant women swear by isihlambezo (herbal tonic)
Health-e News Despite the risks, some pregnant women swear by isihlambezo (herbal tonic) Research suggest that the use of isihlambezo is on the rise. This post Despite the risks, some…
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